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Plan Projects Basics

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

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2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.
Beginner level

Recommended experience

2 hours to complete
Flexible schedule
Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

  • Successful projects integrate clear goals, tasks, timelines, owners, and dependencies into one coordinated system.

  • Timeline views and structured tasks improve clarity and accountability, preventing work from slipping through gaps.

  • Understanding planning fundamentals first leads to stronger execution and better team collaboration.

  • While tools vary, core project planning principles apply across all project management platforms.

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March 2026

Assessments

5 assignments¹

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Taught in English

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This course is part of the Asana Foundations: Navigate, Plan & Track Specialization
When you enroll in this course, you'll also be enrolled in this Specialization.
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  • Gain a foundational understanding of a subject or tool
  • Develop job-relevant skills with hands-on projects
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There are 2 modules in this course

Ready to transform your project chaos into organized success? This Short Course was created to help project management professionals accomplish structured, efficient project planning using Asana's powerful features. By completing this course, you'll be able to identify essential project components, create timeline-driven project plans, and establish accountability systems that keep teams aligned and productive.

By the end of this course, you will be able to: State the components involved in planning a project in Asana (Remember) Develop a basic project plan using Asana features like timelines and checklists (Apply) This course is unique because it combines foundational project planning knowledge with hands-on Asana implementation, giving you immediately applicable skills for real workplace scenarios. To be successful in this project, you should have a background in basic computer navigation and familiarity with project management concepts.

Learners will identify and understand the essential components involved in planning a project in Asana.

What's included

2 videos1 reading2 assignments

2 videos•Total 10 minutes
  • Understanding Asana's Core Planning Architecture•7 minutes
  • Navigating Asana's Project Planning Interface•3 minutes
1 reading•Total 12 minutes
  • Essential Project Planning Components in Digital Environments•12 minutes
2 assignments•Total 21 minutes
  • Project Component Identification Challenge•15 minutes
  • Project Planning Components Knowledge Check•6 minutes

Learners will develop a basic project plan using Asana features like timelines and checklists.

What's included

3 videos1 reading3 assignments

3 videos•Total 13 minutes
  • The Power of Systematic Project Planning•2 minutes
  • Building Effective Project Plans with Asana Features•6 minutes
  • Creating Your First Asana Project Timeline•4 minutes
1 reading•Total 6 minutes
  • Podcast: Advanced Project Planning Strategies for Complex Workflows•6 minutes
3 assignments•Total 41 minutes
  • Complete Project Plan Development Workshop•18 minutes
  • Project Plan Development Skills Assessment•8 minutes
  • Asana Mastery Course Assessment•15 minutes

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